Glass fire grenades are a type of fire extinguisher that uses a breakable glass bulb to release the extinguishing agent. They were first developed in the early 1800s and were used extensively throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are highly effective at extinguishing fires, but they can also […]
What’s it Worth – Free Antiques & Collectables Price Guide
What’s it Worth is a Free Antiques & Collectables Price Guide dedicated to providing historic and up-to-date auction results and prices on antiques, collectibles, toys, teddy bears, dolls, memorabilia, ephemera etc.
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Sheaffer PFM (Pen For Men) Price Guide and Background
The Sheaffer PFM (Pen For Men) was a fountain pen aimed at the male market and was first introduced in 1959. It had a sleek, modern look and came in five different models, PFM1 to PFM5. In this post, we’ll explore the design of the pen and include Sheaffer PFM […]
Dunhill Aquarium Lighters information and price guide
The Dunhill Aquarium Lighters are miniature works of art that first appeared in 1949 and were made until 1959. They were a luxury functional object aimed at the wealthy and notable owners and collectors of Dunhill Aquarium Lighters were Sir Winston Churchill and the IT couple of post-war Britain Norah […]
Liptons Tea Advertising Signs information and price guide
Lipton’s Tea was founded by grocer, marketing genius and tea merchant extraordinaire Sir Thomas Lipton (1848–1931) . Lipton’s parents ran a grocery store in Glasgow and on his return from travelling in 1870, he helped in the family store. The shops were successful and soon there was a chain of […]
Coronet Midget Cameras information and price guide
The Coronet Midget camera (sometimes referred to as the Coronet Midget Sub-Miniature camera) was a popular camera in the 1930s made by the The Coronet Camera Co. The cameras were made of bakelite, were small and compact, making it easy to carry around. The camera was also affordable, originally costing […]
Lyons Tea Advertising Signs information and price guide
Lyons Tea enamel advertising signs were produced in the UK from the 1920s onwards and remained popular until the 1960s. They were typically rectangular in shape and usually featured the words LYONS’ TEA in some format. The signs were hung in tea rooms and other public places such as railway […]
Mouseman Price Guide for Smaller Items
Mouseman Price Guide for Smaller Items. Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson was a British woodworker who found fame in the early 20th century for his furniture featuring mice. A talented carver, Thompson began incorporating mice into his work in the 1920s as a signature motif. His furniture soon became highly sought-after, and […]
Lowestoft Porcelain Cats and Pugs Price Guide
Among the most collectables pieces Lowestoft Porcelain are their range of animals including cats and pugs. Most of the Lowestoft Porcelain Cats and Pugs date from 1770 to 1795. We take a look at a few examples showing some of the slight variations along with a realised auction price guide. […]
Schuco Pick Pick Bird Information and Price Guide
One of Schuco’s very first toys was the Pick-Pick bird and between the 1920’s and the 1960’s some 20 million were made. The Schuco Pick Pick Bird is probably one of the most famous and iconic wind up clockwork toys not only of Schuco but any toy manufacturer. The Pick […]
Schuco Teddy Bear Perfume Bottles Information and Price Guide
Schuco was a German company that was founded in 1912 and is particularly noted for its production of tin toys. However, among other toys and items, Schuco began to produce Schuco Teddy Bear Perfume Bottles perfume bottles which fitted inside small jointed teddy bears, cats and monkeys. Schuco even produced […]















